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Oregon Recreation Areas & Parks (Page 13)

Visiting Oregon recreation areas and parks is the best way to explore the Pacific Northwest nature. Enjoy the scenic coastline, rivers, lakes, lush forests, majestic mountains, and rugged deserts

Lewis and Clark State Park

Lewis and Clark State Park on Sandy River | Portland

2021-04-24

• Lewis and Clark State Park is a great place to enjoy the beauty ofContinue Reading

Oxbow Regional Park - Sandy River

Oxbow Regional Park – Great Summer Destination in Portland

2021-04-22

• Oxbow Regional Park is a natural wild area that stretches along bends of theContinue Reading

Lithia Park - Lithia water Ashland

Lithia Park Ashland Attractions and Lithia Mineral Water

2021-02-18

• Crown jewel of Ashland, Lithia Park is the largest urban park in Southern OregonContinue Reading

Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint, Oregon Coast

Pistol River State Park: A Coastal Playground for Windsurfers and Wanderers

2021-02-08

• Pistol River State Park offers breathtaking dunes and rugged coastal scenery • The areaContinue Reading

Fort Rock

Fort Rock State Natural Area – Discovering a Geological Wonder

2020-12-07

• Fort Rock State Natural Area is a unique geological marvel in the high desertContinue Reading

Crack in the Ground, Oregon

Crack in the Ground Hike: A Journey Through the Depths

2020-10-26

• Crack in the Ground is a unique geological fissure near Christmas Valley • YouContinue Reading

Three Pools - Little North Santiam River

Little North Santiam River – Recreation Areas

2020-08-25

• A rugged watershed of Little North Santiam River displays the geologic history of theContinue Reading

South Twin Lake - Cascade Lakes Highway

South Twin Lake – Swimming & Fishing | Cascade Lakes Highway

2020-08-14

• South Twin Lake is a shallow crater lake known as a maar lake •Continue Reading

Cline Falls - Deschutes River

Cline Falls State – Scenic Viewpoint, Waterfall, and Outdoor Adventures

2020-08-14

• Cline Falls Viewpoint – a landmark of history, adventure, and natural beautyContinue Reading

North Twin Lake Oregon

North Twin Lake – Swimming & Fishing | Cascade Lakes Highway

2020-08-08

• North Twin Lake is a high-elevation lake with unique geological formations • The lakeContinue Reading

East Davis East Lake Campground

Davis Lake: Explore Scenic High-Altitude Lake

2020-07-30

• Davis Lake was created by lava flows that formed a natural dam and blockedContinue Reading

Cultus Lake - Oregon

Cultus Lake | Cascade Lakes Highway

2020-07-28

• Cultus Lake formed by melted glacier water that originated in the high Cascades •Continue Reading

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North Santiam River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "green jasper and river stones" shows a close-up of smooth river rocks underwater, including shiny green jasper stones and pieces of orange and brown rock.

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Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding at Quartzville Creek Oregon: The picture "pyrite crystals in quartz matrix close-up" features two bright, metallic pyrite crystals embedded in a rough, pale gray quartz rock, surrounded by clusters of similarly colored stones and gravel.

Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding Site near Quartzville Creek

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